Palm Lane Paradise - The Mid-Century Meiselman With Modern Amenities

The first, Karlisa Cove, was a small seven-parcel tract of homes in the Karlisa Cove cul-de-sac off Paseo de Caroleta in the area popularly known as the Veterans Tract. The second, Palm Lane Estates, was a 49-parcel subdivision bordered by Amado Road on the north, the south side of Andreas Road on the south, Sunset Way on tthe east, and the west side of Michelle Road on the west. These houses were three- or four-bedroom/two-bathroom plans with “spacious living rooms with fireplace, glass sliding doors leading to patio and pool areas, and Youngstown engineered kitchens...” priced at $23,200. Meiselman also allowed Palm Lane Estates buyers to customize their homes in terms of plans and colors. The model home, located at 2247 East Amado Road, was lauded by the Desert Sun for its “desert contemporary design...refreshing in that it favors quiet and comfortable elegance instead of flashy gimmicks.”A second model home was opened at 227 Sunset Way in June of 1957. Although it is currently unknown what designer may have been
associated with the first phase of Palm Lane Estates, phase two of the tract was designed by John P. These designs eschewed wood facias in favor of rust-proof metal. Other model homes were opened in 1958 at 2281 E. Andreas Road and 225 Sunset Way.